Properties of matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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How can you compare the mass of two objects?

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You can compare the mass of two objects using a balance scale.